SVG (Group Project)

SVG stands for Scaleable Vector Graphics. It is a markup language which works with 2D vector and raster images, as well as text. SVG is XML based, and drawings created can be interactive and dynamic. It can be used to create basic shapes such as rectangles and circles, but can also create filters such as a gaussian blur and gradients.

But why would you want to use SVG rather than any other kind of graphic file? Adobe describe SVG's as "compact and provide high-quality graphics on the Web, in print, and on resource-limited handeld devices. In addition, SVG supports scripting and animation, so is ideal for interactive, data-driven, personalized graphics".

SVG's are scaleable, meaning that users can "zoom in" to view the image in more detail. They can also be displayed well at varying resolutions. They are rendered on the viewers side, so will use their processing power.